Quick Summary
- Any registered user can contribute edits
- Earn XP when edits are approved, level up through 100 ranks
- Edit characters, series, issues, creators, publishers, story arcs, and teams
- Submissions are reviewed by moderators before going live
What is the Content Edit System?
VerseDB is built and maintained by a community of passionate comic book fans like you. Our Content Edit System allows registered users to contribute accurate information about characters, series, issues, creators, publishers, story arcs, and teams. Every contribution helps make VerseDB the most comprehensive comic book database available.
Why Contribute to VerseDB?
Earn Experience Points (XP) and Level Up
- Earn XP when your edits are approved
- Progress through 100 levels with unique names
- Track your progress on your profile
Build Your Reputation
- Consistent quality contributions get noticed by moderators
- Higher approval rates mean faster reviews over time
- Top contributors get recognition in the community
Help the Community
- Fix errors and fill in missing information
- Share your comic book knowledge
- Make VerseDB better for everyone
How It Works
- Submit an Edit - Find incorrect or missing information on any content page and submit a proposed change
- Review Process - Your submission goes to moderators for review. They check for accuracy, proper sourcing, and formatting
- Earn XP - When your edit is approved, you earn XP based on the field edited. Bonus XP is awarded for first edits and new categories
- Level Up - Accumulate XP to reach higher levels and build your contributor reputation
What Can You Edit?
Content Types
- Characters: Names, powers, abilities, backstories, relationships
- Series: Descriptions, publication details, creators
- Issues: Release dates, prices, creators, story arcs
- Creators: Biographies, roles, credits
- Publishers: Company information, histories
- Story Arcs: Descriptions, related issues and characters
- Teams: Rosters, formations, headquarters
Types of Edits
- Text Fields: Fix typos, improve descriptions, add missing information
- Relationships: Add creators, characters, story arcs, teams
- Metadata: Update release dates, prices, publication details
- Images: Upload cover art and profile images (varies by content type)
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Create an account on VerseDB
- Verify your email address
- Read the contribution guidelines (recommended)
Your First Edit
- Browse to any content page (character, series, issue, etc.)
- Look for the Edit button or field-specific edit icons
- Make your proposed change
- Submit for review
- Earn XP when approved!
Tip
Start with simple edits like typos and formatting fixes. These are easy to approve and help you learn how the system works.
Content Locking System
To prevent conflicts, VerseDB locks content while someone is editing:
- Editing locks: Short-term locks during active editing
- Submission locks: Longer locks during the review process
- Automatic cleanup: Expired locks are released automatically
Note
If content is locked, you'll see a message indicating who is editing and when the lock expires.
What's Next?
- Learn how to submit content edits
- Understand the XP system and leveling
- Read about the approval process
- Review content standards and guidelines